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How should I focus properly when i am not well or sick. I feel that it affects my game and sometimes I don't want to skip days because of a fever or cold.

#2

25th August 2016, 4:31 PM

nestabear [79]

Online Poker at: Unibet

Game: no limit

Originally Posted by Chipsteal_jj

How should I focus properly when i am not well or sick. I feel that it affects my game and sometimes I don't want to skip days because of a fever or cold.

In my opinion you should give playing a little break when you feeling a bit under the weather. When you are ill, your brain does not work as well as when you are well, which leads to bad poker choices. It's better to take a little break & come back when you feeling a bit better. Usually when you come back from a break, your game is much better. well for me anyways...

Good luck and feel better soon

#3

25th August 2016, 5:48 PM

PapaC [2,771]

Poker at: Full Flush

Game: Holdem

Don't play when you are feeling bad, because there is no way you can stay focused, or be patience Take a break and when you feel better, go back playing. You will be glad you did. I just come off of a break. I have felt real bad for 3 days, but I feel great today and a lot of that is because I didn't play and lose a big amount that I could use when I got better. Having good BRM is very important. It does not just save your BR so you can play another day, but it also keeps you in that positive mood so you can play and win. GL to you

#4

25th August 2016, 5:52 PM

Jim Brown [129]

Online Poker at: acr

Game: up4 whatever

Adderall.

But no, seriously, don't play when you are less than 100% you will make more mistakes and "real poker" comes from capitalizing on the mistakes (and weaknesses) of others while minimizing your own mistakes.

#5

25th August 2016, 6:35 PM

Two6JJ [751]

Game: NL Holdem

Hard to play your best through sickness but sometimes you just have to play.

#6

26th August 2016, 12:57 AM

lcid86 [1,254]

Online Poker at: Carbon

Game: holdem

Just like any job, you should plan for sick days. Only go to work when you feel you can perform well.

#7

26th August 2016, 2:03 AM

diego farfan [195]

Poker at: pokerstar

Game: holdem

re: Poker & How to concentrate?

There are several good ways of focusing but for me the best way is to listen to music

#8

26th August 2016, 6:25 PM

romych007 [710]

Online Poker at: PokerStars

Game: Holdem

It is better to go to bed. But if you really want to play, you need to take tea, convenient lie, including qualitative blues or jazz, and start playing.

#9

26th August 2016, 8:28 PM

ikerman88 [19]

Game: Holdem

I think that is better you donīt play when sick, yes can be a good day to play but is better stay far away.

#10

26th August 2016, 9:01 PM

Acesinthebig [1,039]

Online Poker at: Bovada

Game: Any Poker

Don't get sick!

#11

28th August 2016, 10:09 AM

asedu [576]

Poker at: =$+

slow breathing in any situation is hepfull. you can read about parasympathetic nervous system is you want. 4-5 breaths per minute for a few minutes will do the trick
PS don't push your luck with playng to much sick/drunk/high... you will make a stupid decision

#12

28th August 2016, 1:46 PM

Dope Artist [20]

Originally Posted by diego farfan

There are several good ways of focusing but for me the best way is to listen to music

agree with that. favorite music can get your away from tilt actually

#13

28th August 2016, 6:14 PM

dgospa [1,294]

Poker at: Pokerstars

Game: Holdem

Well like Papac said if you feel bad don't play. Rest for few days. When you feel better than play, make coffe and full focus on game.

#14

28th August 2016, 6:50 PM

ohshootmybad [8,047]

re: Poker & How to concentrate?

Is poker your main source of income where you can't afford to miss a day playing?

If not, why worry about missing a few days playing when you're out sick?

#15

28th August 2016, 7:06 PM

Gh0stL [157]

Poker at: Pokerstars

Game: Hold'em NL

You need to relax because you don't concentrate very good. Is necesary to realx for me.

#16

28th August 2016, 8:01 PM

dejan85 [685]

is very hard sometimes like today i dont have patiente for playing freerolls....and Im aware of that....

#17

28th August 2016, 8:38 PM

Zloigenii [22]

smoke some weed!

#18

8th September 2016, 9:36 PM

rule72 [46]

Originally Posted by Chipsteal_jj

How should I focus properly when i am not well or sick. I feel that it affects my game and sometimes I don't want to skip days because of a fever or cold.

Are you frequently sick ongoing or are you talking about a 2-3 times a year sinus/cold/flu?

If it's ongoing you should go ahead and play. Google mind fullness, there are YouTube videos for introductions. One author I like is Jon Kabot-Zinn for some thoughts.

If it's infrequent illness definitely take the time off.

#19

8th September 2016, 9:47 PM

7svetoslav [289]

Poker at: Pokerstars

Game: Hold Em

I think its all about the phsychical set, you could force yourself be focused, nothing could do it for you.
Its normal to drink something to refresh yourself, not only when you are sick.
You could choose as many drinks as you like, the coffee and the tea are the second in my list. Sometimes i prefer the alcochol drinks, they affect me good. : )

#20

10th September 2016, 9:23 PM

redmast [632]

In such cases, you just need to relax. You do not need to play at if you feel unwell.

#21

10th September 2016, 9:31 PM

Ac3 Meister [72]

Poker at: pokerstars

Game: no lim holde

re: Poker & How to concentrate?

The key of playing online poker is to remain calm.Calm is the name of the game when it comes to mtts for example.Keeping your nerves on hold is very easy,I for example maintain myself calm by drinking "good night tea" and watch on the half of my desktop a movie or a tv series i like.

Patience is the next vital virtue a pokerplayer must have.Patience=The ability to fold numerous hands ,play good starting hands and fold them if someone reraisese u if u did not intended to commit to much money to the pot. Again watching a tv series and watching the poker table helps not getting bored and keeps u calm.This is what usualy earned me a few final tables in the Carschat tournament freeroll.Good luck to you all

#22

10th September 2016, 9:47 PM

VictorOd [182]

Game: Holdem

Don't play when you feel sick or you will hate your life )

#23

11th September 2016, 5:24 AM

WiZZiM [4,995]

Poker at: PStars

Game: STT / MTSNG

learn to work with your b game. If you play full time and you simply cannot skip playing days, just load a few less tables, get some games in, simplify decisions a touch.

Also, know what you do when you are playing your b game, it could be that you are impatient or you play recklessly, if you know that about yourself and you know you are playing your b game, make sure you keep this in mind when you are playing and keep focusing on that weak area.

If you play poker then you should just play poker. That is, do not play poker and see television or navigate the Internet or talk on the phone with your partner. All these factors influence our concentration.

#25

13th September 2016, 7:53 PM

Amanda A [581]

Poker at: ACR

Game: holdem

I wouldn't play sick or too tired. Take a nap and feel better before playing.

#26

13th September 2016, 8:08 PM

tomatientje [41]

Online Poker at: Pokerstars

Make notes, take your time, take it easy, and reduce the risk you normally take with 50%.

#27

13th September 2016, 9:18 PM

ahil5000 [104]

Poker at: pokerstars

Game: Hold and Oma

Sometimes you need to take breaks in the game, did not play a few days, especially if not well feel, as this will affect your game and you show the worst results, but it is a waste of money and enjoyment of the game, so it is better to abstain! Poker will always be, and you can play at any time, a few days nothing would not solve.

#28

16th September 2016, 1:28 PM

karl coakley [506]

Online Poker at: ACR

re: Poker & How to concentrate?

The consensus has always been not to play when you are sick, tired, distracted, frustrated, ect...

#29

16th September 2016, 1:40 PM

ScottieDuncan [969]

Poker at: Ignition

Game: holdem

Playing poker requires concentration and patience. Neither of which can be had by playing sick.

#30

16th September 2016, 2:34 PM

vic88888 [428]

To be honest most of the time the game goes my way is when I have no concentration whatsoever. Go figure.

#31

16th September 2016, 2:50 PM

Fratchen [83]

- Do not watch a TV-show or a movie during the tournament
- Listening to quiet music
- Do not answer messages on your phone while you are in a hand

#32

16th September 2016, 3:27 PM

coachlary69 [200]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: holdem

Depending on what I have and how I am feeling will determine if I decide to play. If I am feeling a little under the weather then I will still play and fight my way through it. If, however, I'm feeling depressed for reasons away from poker then I tend to not play because those factors tend to affect my game more because it/they affect my focus versus just feeling under the weather.

#33

16th September 2016, 4:00 PM

NKGB13 [717]

Poker at: PokerStars

Game: Holdem

I can play when not feeling well etc.. the only thing I can't handle is when I'm sleepy.. gosh, it's SO hard to play with that feeling of not wanting anything else than a bed.

#34

17th September 2016, 3:27 PM

notscared0 [13]

Online Poker at: carbon

Game: holdem

Please do not play when tired or not feeling well, only state this, I was fine two days ago, shipped 300+ profit, nxt day, not so well, and lost over half playing bad and tilting HARD

#35

17th September 2016, 3:34 PM

shomy21 [407]

Poker at: Carbon Poker

Game: Omaha

re: Poker & How to concentrate?

I agree with Zloigenii...just smoke it
Just don't play when you are not feeling good.